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DA 16-45 review

Started Jan 18, 2016 | User reviews thread
kitsios_spyros
kitsios_spyros Senior Member • Posts: 2,847
Re: DA 16-45 review

Hi Peter,

I am afraid that if this is the case indeed, then your lens needs servicing. If it is a parfocal lens (more or less) as Dough suggests, then you need different AF-FA adjustment for 16mm vs 45mm. Zoom lens suffer from it all the time. Even if you buy it perfectly calibrated, this problem may develop with use.

If speed is not important, you can use it in live view. For PDAF shooting, calibrate focus for 45mm on your camera(s), focus at 45mm and then zoom-out and recompose while holding AF locked.

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Kind Regards,
Spyros

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